2. Ride
Finding the moment. The sweet spot.
The instant when everything comes together
ready. perfectly. Achieving it is easier when you’re
ready for anything. With its wealth of features
and impressive capabilities, the new Pilot is
your tool of choice. Drive useful and functional.
Go prepared and equipped.
3. The key to
true happiness
is recognizing
when you’re
experiencing it.
4. Pilot 4WD Touring shown in Billet Silver Metallic with accessory towing kit and hitch ball.
5. The new Pilot is designed for adventure. Fitted for fun.
And especially with the new Touring model, it even handles
a desire for luxury. With features like a power tailgate,
navigation system 1 and Bluetooth 2 HandsFreeLink, it just
® ®
may be the most sophisticated tool in the shed.
Pilot 4WD Touring shown in Dark Cherry Pearl with accessory 17" chrome wheels, chrome side steps and towing kit.
6. Two’s company.
Eight’s an event.
Pilot Touring shown in Billet Silver Metallic.
7. If the moment at hand involves up to eight people, a load of
gear, or any combination of the two, the Pilot is up to the task.
The 60/40 split-folding second- and third-row seats give you
16 different configuration options. For greater third-row comfort,
the 2009 Pilot includes almost two inches of additional legroom. Pilot Touring shown with Gray Leather and available Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System.
9. Drive comfy. The Pilot is equipped with enough amenities to
ensure that every passenger gets his or her fair share of
pampering. This includes an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s
seat featuring power lumbar support (EX and above) and
4-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat (EX-L, Touring).
Moonroof on EX- L and Touring models is larger than previous generations and Ports and outlets on select models Front center console offers
features a sunshade and a wind diffuser for minimal turbulence inside the cabin. include a USB port 5 and a 1 -volt outlet.
15 class - leading storage capacity.
Two-position memory on Touring Integrated second-row sunshades are Second row features climate controls and a 12-volt power outlet. RES - equipped
adjusts driver’s seat and outside mirrors. standard on the Touring model. models include RCA inputs for a game console or other video source.
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone not included. Drive responsibly. Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. For safety reasons,
always launch your audio application or perform any other operation on your phone or audio device only when the vehicle is safely parked.
10. Pilot 4WD Touring shown in Nimbus Gray Metallic with accessory towing kit.
Rear storage well is larger than on previous models, giving you plenty of cargo space
even when you’re loaded up with passengers. Its cover keeps valuables out of view.
Drive to get something done. Anything at all. And with its
4 -ft-wide fold-flat floor, 87 cu ft of cargo space,6 tie-down
anchors, cargo-area bag hooks and a new lift-up glass hatch
for increased access, the Pilot is a fully functional toolbox.
Power tailgate on Touring models gives
you push button - access to the vehicle’s
cavernous cargo area.
Honda reminds you to properly secure items in the cargo area.
11. Pilot 4WD Touring shown with Gray Leather and available Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System.
12. Drive with a purpose, a mission and the knowledge that
you’ve got power to spare. The 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 generates
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250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque – enough to tow up to 4,500 lbs.7
Standard equipment like an integrated Class III trailer hitch,
heavy-duty radiator and fluid coolers means the Pilot comes
fitted with most of what you need for some serious hauling. Pilot 4WD EX-L shown in Sterling Gray Metallic with accessory towing kit, hitch ball and trailer harness.
13. Fact: Gas stations
make lousy
landmarks.
Pilot EX-L shown in Bali Blue Pearl.
Drive smart. Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM ) technology on ®
6
both 2- and 4-wheel-drive models activates or deactivates certain
engine cylinders, giving you power when you need it, more miles
between fill-ups and an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) rating.
When maximum torque is required – such as
It’s fuel economy cleverly disguised as a powerful engine.
8
when you’re merging onto the freeway or
climbing a steep hill – all six cylinders are firing
3
to deliver the engine’s full power.
4
During steady cruising, the Pilot’s V- 6 shuts down
When cruising speeds climb, the engine moves
the entire rear bank of cylinders – resulting in greater
from 3 - cylinder operation to 4 - cylinder mode.
fuel efficiency.8 An Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) The transitions between all modes are nearly
system helps control engine noise. seamless to the driver.
14. Drive nimble. The journey may be half the fun, but you still want to get where you’re going. The
Pilot’s rigid unit-body construction, enhanced independent suspension and variable power-
assisted rack-and-pinion steering deliver precise handling and a smooth ride. The larger wheel
and tire combination also adds to the vehicle’s incredible ride quality and stability. Pilot 4WD Touring shown in Billet Silver Metallic with accessory crossbars.
Hill Start Assist senses when you’re
stopped on an incline and will hold
the brakes for a brief moment as you
transition from the brake to the
accelerator to help reduce rollback.
4-wheel independent suspension
features a front strut/multi - link rear design
for a smooth, car- like ride. The front
suspension uses fluid -filled bushings for
better ride isolation and vibration control.
VTM-4 Lock® on 4-wheel - drive models
helps when circumstances require extra
traction. You can manually lock the
rear differential with the push of a button
located on the instrument panel.
15. As important to your well-being as the Pilot’s various
safety features, equally crucial are the vehicle’s performance
features, such as the sophisticated steering and suspension
systems, which help keep you out of trouble in the first place.
Pilot 4WD EX shown in Mocha Metallic.
16. Safety settings.
The core Honda belief that every passenger deserves heightened levels of safety
has led us to become an industry leader in developing and applying advanced
safety technology. The Pilot is a prime showcase for this philosophy with standard
features such as active front head restraints, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA ) and the ®
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system in 4 seating positions.
Six airbags offer all three rows an impressive defense against injury. They
include dual-stage, dual -threshold front airbags* that can vary their
deployment based on accident severity and seat-belt usage, front side
airbags with passenger- side Occupant Position Detection System
(OPDS), and three - row side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.
*Honda reminds you and your passengers to always buckle up. Children
12 and under are safest when properly restrained in the rear seat.
Front airbags inflate and deflate in a fraction of a second.
Rearview camera on EX- L Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Tire Pressure Monitoring System9
models utilizes a portion of the also features Brake Assist, which (TPMS) notifies you with a warning
rearview mirror as a full - color helps apply full braking force indicator in the information display
camera display when you engage in some emergency situations. if air pressure in a specific tire is
reverse. On Touring models, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) significantly low. Touring model gives
the image is displayed on the helps balance braking forces you an individual pressure readout Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
vehicle’s navigation screen. depending upon dynamic loading. for each tire. body structure helps improve crash - compatibility
in frontal impacts with vehicles of differing
bumper heights and in offset-frontal impacts.The
Vehicle Stability Assist increased use of high -tensile steel improves the
(VSA) system helps sense integrity of the passenger compartment.
oversteer or understeer
and brakes individual wheels
and/or reduces engine
power to help keep you on
your intended course. Oversteer Understeer VSA
17. Pilot Touring shown in Formal Black.
A dream is a view of the world not as it is, but as it could be. For
60 years, Honda has encouraged its associates to aim beyond what is
“We only have one
currently possible. All for the purpose of progressing human mobility. This
spirit has resulted in advances in environmental technology, like the hydrogen
future, and it will be
fuel cell FCX Clarity, that brings us closer to a future filled with blue skies. It
guides us as we strive to exceed government safety regulations and has led to
made of our dreams”
industry-changing innovations on the ground, in the water, and, with the
. – Soichiro Honda
HondaJet, ™ in the air. And it pushes us to use premier race circuits as
testing grounds for our ideas. Moving forward, our minds are open to new ideas, no
matter where they come from. Because you never know what will be until you discover
what can be. dreams.honda.com
18. Moments
of clarity
are the
ultimate
collectible.
Perfect moments are all about being in the right
place at the right time. It also helps if you have the
right gear, the right friends along, and of course,
the right state of mind.
Pilot Touring shown in Nimbus Gray Metallic.
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